munch

UK: mʌntʃ | US: mʌntʃ

Definition

  1. vt./vi. to chew something steadily and often noisily

  2. n. (informal) an act or instance of munching

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Etymology

The word "munch" is an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound of vigorous chewing. It emerged in Middle English (late 15th century) as monchen, likely influenced by similar crunching/chewing sounds in other Germanic languages (e.g., Dutch munchen). Its playful, sound-driven origin makes it a non-splittable word.

Examples

  1. The rabbit began to munch on a carrot.

  2. She munched popcorn loudly during the movie.

  3. He was munching an apple while walking.

  4. The sound of cows munching grass filled the pasture.

  5. Stop munching your snacks so noisily!